Ashoka The Hero releasing on Jan 7

India’s first animated superhero film Ashoka The Hero made by Gaurav Jain under the banner of llusion Interactive is scheduled to hit the theatres on January 11, 2011.

The film tells the story of young Ashoka, a boy who wants to grow up and be like his father who was a policeman who died in the line of duty. One day he comes across an ancient medallion, which gives him super powers and turns him into a superhero. Ashoka uses his amazing powers to save the city from destruction.

The film has music by Justin and Uday and lyrics by Rekha Nigam and a title track by Shibani Kashyap.